Everyday life in Nghe An, the 'flower paradise'
(Baonghean.vn) - Life for the Hmong people in Muong Long (Ky Son) flows slowly along the slopes and winding paths, in wooden houses, under a sky covered in mist and flowers, full of poetic beauty in the western part of Nghe An province.
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| Muong Long is a valley located 1480 meters above sea level, and is the "capital" of the Hmong people in Ky Son district. Photo: Trung Ha |
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| White plums, pink peaches, red roses... have created the dreamy colors of the "valley of flowers". Photo: Nguyen Thanh |
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| A peaceful scene beneath the traditional Hmong houses. Photo: Nguyen Thanh |
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| Pure white plum blossoms sway gently beside small houses made of samu wood. Photo: Trung Ha |
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| This woman woke up very early and worked in her garden. Photo: Cao Dong |
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| The children are playing in the yard. Photo: Nguyen Thanh |
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| In the plum orchard, some girls are practicing throwing pao (a traditional Vietnamese game). Photo: Trung Kien |
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| A young girl excitedly catches a pao ball. This is a game played by the Hmong people during festivals. Photo: Trung Kien |
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| A Hmong girl leads a horse for tourists to take photos with. Photo: Hai Vuong. |
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| In the warm kitchen of their family home, this little girl is helping her mother shell corn. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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| Along the road to Muong Long 1 and Muong Long 2 villages, it's easy to spot tourists from the lowlands on backpacking trips, curious and fascinated by the lives of the local people. Photo: Sach Nguyen |
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| Some young couples, instead of having their wedding photos taken in Sapa or Da Lat, have chosen the "flower paradise" of Muong Long. Photo: Trung Kien |
